CUPE 389 MEMBERS SAVE THE ‘GULL! -Feel good story #2

 

Friday, February 24th- Working at the CNV Shipyards, City of North Vancouver Horticulture workers James O., Sam B. and Travis L. were at the foot of Lonsdale doing some gardening tasks when they noticed an injured seagull was laying in the grass.  This was unusual as this is a bustling area of the city, so the crew knew they had to investigate further.  When the workers got closer it appeared the bird had a broken leg. Knowing the weather forecast was calling for a snow event later that day, the CUPE workers had to act quickly in contacting the Wildlife rescue association of BC.

Thanks to these members, “Steven Seagull” is now on the road to recovery!

 

CUPE 389 MEMBERS GIVE A HOOT! -Feel good story #1

November 2022- while working around St. George’s and 15th Street, my work partner Mike D. and I noticed a large bird trying to land on a branch along the street, but for some reason it just couldn’t. As we got closer, we realized that it was a barn owl and it likely had been hit by a vehicle.

 

We quickly grabbed the owl as it was now motionless lying on the road, called our Supervisor and asked if we could take it to the ASPCA in West Van. Once we arrived the staff quickly attended to the bird and subsequently called the Owl society. He was in real bad shape, and everyone was worried he wasn’t going to make it.

 

January 30th 2023- We received a phone call from the Owl Society that they were coming over to release the female owl since she made full recovery. She looks amazing!!!! CNV Patrick and Mike D.

BLACK HISTORY MATTERS AT THE MUSEUM

AT THE MUSEUM

BLACK HISTORY MATTERS

Suitable for children and families, Black History Matters by Giselle Clarke-Trenaman explores Canadian Black history in a fun and engaging way.

Evoking the Sankofa bird and its meaning, we look to the past to inform our future.

Saturday, February 4, 2023
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Included with admission

Presented in partnership with Presentation House Theatre.